Lung cancer is coming, a prophet with both hands? If you have 2 signs on your hand, rule out the possibility of lung cancer as soon as possible

Mr. Ma is 70 years old this year. After retirement, he received his retirement salary. He is also in good health. Life seems to be going smoothly. However, he found chronic bronchitis in the physical examination before, which is not serious and does not take it to heart.

Two years ago, he noticed that his fingers were noticeably thicker, but since he had no other symptoms, he didn't take it seriously. Later, he had another cold attack. He repeatedly had high fever. He went to the hospital for examination, but was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer.

In fact, the thickening of the previous fingers means that it is clubbing, and it is also an early warning of lung cancer, but it is ignored.

1. Lung cancer: the silent "killer"

According to China's 2019 tumor registration annual report data, lung cancer ranks first in both incidence and mortality. The scary thing is that many patients are diagnosed in the middle and late stages, so lung cancer is also known as the "silent killer".

The early symptoms of lung cancer are hidden, and most of them have no obvious symptoms. A small number of patients have symptoms such as cough, chest tightness, weight loss, fever, and shortness of breath, which are easily ignored . Wait until the symptoms obviously affect life before going for examination. Most of them have reached the middle and late stages, and the cure rate and survival rate are very low.

The occurrence of lung cancer is closely related to smoking, second-hand smoke, air pollution, kitchen fumes and other smoke hazards. In addition, it is also related to factors such as occupational exposure to high carcinogens, history of chronic lung disease, genetics, and unhealthy lifestyles.

Heavy smokers (one pack a day for 20 years or two packs a day for 10 years), people with occupational exposure in special occupations, people with a history of basic lung disease, and people with a family history of lung cancer are classified as lung cancer patients. high-risk groups.

If these people are over 40 years old, it is best to have a low-dose spiral CT examination every year.

2. There are 2 kinds of abnormalities in the fingers, and the possibility of lung cancer should be ruled out as soon as possible

Lung cancer is not only manifested by symptoms such as cough and chest pain, but also may have finger abnormalities such as clubbing. If the following abnormalities appear in the hand, the possibility of lung cancer should be ruled out as soon as possible.

1. Thickened fingers

The ends of the fingers become thicker and thicker, showing a clubbing swelling state, which is called clubbing in medicine, which may be the manifestation of many serious diseases such as lung cancer.

Lung disease leads to hypoxia in the blood, which leads to hypoxia at the ends of the fingers, which slowly leads to the proliferation and swelling of soft tissues, which may induce clubbing. Once found, it is best to investigate as soon as possible.

2. Arm pain

Once lung cancer metastasizes, it may reach the arm through blood, lymph, etc., causing arm pain. If it is accompanied by symptoms of thickened fingers, it is recommended to investigate as soon as possible.

3. Lung cancer prevention is not just about quitting smoking

When many people mention the prevention of lung cancer, they will think of quitting smoking. In fact, quitting smoking alone does not necessarily prevent lung cancer. It also needs to be combined with other aspects.

1. Improve the environment

Indoor decoration pollution, kitchen fumes, and occupational exposure are high-risk factors for lung cancer. It is recommended that the home should be ventilated frequently, environmentally friendly materials should be used during decoration, and the range hood must be used when cooking.

For employees engaged in special occupations, protective measures must be taken.

2. Strengthen exercise

Appropriate exercise can enhance personal immunity and reduce the risk of being targeted by cancer.

3. Regular physical examination

For high-risk groups of lung cancer, it is best to have a cancer prevention screening and physical examination every six months or every year. When treating lung cancer, early detection and early treatment can better improve the survival rate.

As the number one cancer in China, lung cancer affects the health and normal life of many people. Because the early symptoms of lung cancer are hidden, many patients are diagnosed in the middle and late stages, which greatly increases the difficulty of curing.

Therefore, we must do a good job in the prevention of lung cancer in our daily life. Once the symptoms of lung cancer appear, we must check them as soon as possible, and have regular physical examinations for early detection and early treatment.

References:

[1] "Silent" Cancer - Lung Cancer. Sichuan Disease Control. 2022-04-20

[2] International Lung Cancer Day | How to effectively prevent lung cancer? You should know this knowledge". Health Anhui. 2020-11-17

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